WordPress plugin comparison
Announcement Block vs Code Block Pro
At a glance
- Code Block Pro has more active installs: 10K+, against 10+ for Announcement Block.
- On a typical day, Code Block Pro is downloaded about 71 times, Announcement Block about 2.
- Announcement Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.8 from 50 reviews.
- Code Block Pro was updated more recently: Aug 15, 2026, against Dec 20, 2024 for Announcement Block.
- Code Block Pro is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.7.11 for Announcement Block.
- Code Block Pro has been around longer: since 2022, against 2024 for Announcement Block.
Line by line
Code Block Pro leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Announcement Block |  Code Block Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #30,655 | #2,140 |
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 38 | 2.2K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.8(50) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 0% |
| Tested up to | 6.7.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.86 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 7.0 |
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